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The forest protection department of Ho Chi Minh City received two otters from Nguyen Thi An, a 72-year-old resident of Thu Duc City, on Friday. The two otters that An voluntarily transferred to the authorities are two Asian small-clawed otters, whose scientific names are Aonyx cinereus, weighing about four kilograms each, according to an officer. They are classified as rare and endangered forest animals. After the handover, the otters were brought to the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station in the namesake district for treatment and further care before being released into the nature. A woman shows a ranger where her family kept two otters at their house in Thu Duc City under Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Khai / Tuoi Tre An told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that she saw a person trying to abandon the two otters in a bag when traveling on Hoang Huu Nam Street in Thu Duc City in November 2021. “It’s too pitiful to see people abandoning two animals like that, so I … [Read more...] about Senior woman hands over two otters to Ho Chi Minh City forest protection department

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested the suspect who stole more than 40 drain hole covers on Thu Thiem 2 Bridge, which cost US$133 million to build and was opened to traffic last month. A source close to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper confirmed on Friday that the municipal Department of Public Security, in coordination with police in Ward 15, Binh Thanh District, had apprehended Nguyen Van Thai, 52. Thai is the suspect in the theft of over 40 drain hole covers on Thu Thiem Bridge 2. As per the protocol, the Ward 15 police unit had collected Thai’s statement before transferring the suspect and the case file to the Department of Public Security for further probing. Officers announced earlier the same day that they had initiated a manhunt for the suspect after having identified many of his features. The man rode a red motorcycle and wore a blue shirt and black pants, they stated. A representative from Thien An Company, the constructor of Thu Thiem 2 Bridge, previously … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City police arrest suspect for stealing over 40 drain hole covers from $133mn bridge

Worshippers, monks, and nuns across Ho Chi Minh City gathered at local pagodas on Sunday to pray for peace and safety on the occasion of the Buddha’s Birthday. The grand ceremony celebrating the 2,566th Buddha’s Birthday was organized by the Central Committee and Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda in District 10. The event saw the attendance of many Buddhist monks and nuns, who arrived early in the morning to offer flowers and pay their respect. Buddhist monks attend the ceremony marking the 2,566th Buddha’s Birthday at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, May 15, 2022. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre A large crowd was also recorded at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in District 3, where hundreds of Buddhists performed rituals such as the bathing of the Buddha and ringing large bells to pray for peace and safety. At Phuoc Hai Pagoda in District 1, thousands of visitors came to worship and offer flowers to the Buddha. … [Read more...] about Buddhists congregate at Ho Chi Minh City pagodas to mark Buddha’s Birthday

The HCMC Delegation of the 14th and 15th National Assembly (NA) deputies visit and offer gifts to troops stationed on Con Dao Islands. The event marked the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification Day (April 30) and the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). Speaking at the event, Deputy Head of the delegation Van Thi Bach Tuyet expressed her joy at the development of Con Dao Island and tourism infrastructure, preservation and promotion of historical values, and improvement of the living standards of local people and soldiers on the island. Deputy Head of the delegation Van Thi Bach Tuyet  speaks at the meeting. She believed that the coast guard force on the island will successfully complete the assigned task, contributing to the construction and protection of the island. According to the Head of the military command of Con Dao District Pham Van Non, Con Dao archipelago includes 16 islands. The district has been … [Read more...] about HCMC’s NA deputies visit coast guard on Con Dao Islands

Mr. Binh made the statement at a meeting between the Department of Culture and Social Affairs under the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council and other units. The Department of Culture and Social Affairs yesterday paid visits to several agencies to supervise the implementation of Resolution 20/2018 of the municipal People's Council on income for experts, scientists, and people with special talents in the field of science and technology which has demand to attract from 2018 through 2022. At the monitoring session, a leader of the Department of Home Affairs said that the municipal People's Committee had approved the plan of attracting - transferring experts and scientists to the Management Board of the Hi-Tech Park. However, only one person has signed a contract so far and he is working. For the plan to attract people with special talents in the fields of culture, art - physical training, and sports, the Department of Culture and Sports has posted it on the mass media. Nevetheless, … [Read more...] about HCMC strives for policy of attracting good experts, scientists

At the event in HCM City (Photo: VNA) He made the pledge while joining virtual talks with Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews and the signing ceremony of an agreement on friendship and cooperation between the city and Victoria. Speaking at the event, the HCMC official expressed his delight at the thriving Vietnam-Australia relations, viewing them as the cornerstone of sound cooperation between the Vietnamese southern economic hub and Australian localities, including Victoria state. He thanked Victoria’s authorities for supporting and working with HCMC to prepare for the signing ceremony, hoping that after the event, the two localities will join hands to carry out cooperation plans and programs contributing to Vietnam-Australia ties in the coming time. Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai holds the signed agreement. (Photo: SGGP) Mai affirmed that the southern city welcomes visits by authorities and businesses from the Australian state to explore … [Read more...] about HCMC bolsters cooperation with Australian state

Editor’s note: Valentin Constantinescu wrote to Tuoi Tre News to share his thoughts on his own wedding following our series on things that often ‘shock’ foreigners when it comes to traditional Vietnamese weddings. The Romanian man has lived in Vietnam since 2004 and married his Vietnamese wife in 2018. This piece has been titled, subtitled, and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence. Long story short, I met my wife in 2016 in Hanoi. About six months into our relationship, we realized we would be with each other forever. In August 2018, we decided to sign the papers to be legally married in Vietnam. We moved to Ho Chi Minh City shortly after and planned to hold our actual wedding ceremony on September 17, 2021. 17th of September is our anniversary – it’s the day she agreed to be my girlfriend. She chose the year 2021 because it looks cool – 20 and 21 are consecutive numbers. Unfortunately, COVID-19 completely ruined our plans – we lost a … [Read more...] about ‘Weddings in Vietnam seem very aloof to me’

The organizing committee of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global has released a set of photos of the 35 best contestants stunning in swimsuits as the contest draws near to the finale. Inspired by the nature and tourism potential of Vietnam’s forests and seas, the swimsuit collection was made with golden as the main color in order to highlight the distinct beauty and charm of each contestant, according to the organizing committee. In its maiden organization, the Miss Tourism Vietnam Global beauty pageant looks to find a talented beauty who will be responsible for promoting Vietnam’s tourism to the world. The winner will be given the crown valued at VND3 billion (US$130,000). The contest has attracted many promising candidates who have made multiple changes to perfect themselves in terms of appearance and skills during the course of the competition. A contestant of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global dons a swimsuit. Photo: Miss Tourism Vietnam Global The organizing board … [Read more...] about Top 35 contestants of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global show beauty in swimsuits

Singapore’s energy provider, SP Group, pledged to pour SGD750 million, or VND12 trillion (US$539 million), into sustainable energy projects in Vietnam by 2025, heard a press briefing on Wednesday. Stanley Huang, chief executive officer at SP Group, committed to helping Vietnam achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. “Vietnam is one of the group’s key markets. We feel encouraged by the Vietnamese government’s clear orientation in the next 10-20 years,” said Huang. According to the representative of SP Group, the group is set to support Vietnam’s effort through numerous sustainable energy projects across the country and via agreements in the commercial and industrial fields with its partners. In specifics, SP Group has targeted a capacity of 1.5 GW of rooftop solar energy until 2025, with its subsidiaries pledging to provide 1,000 MW of renewable power in Vietnam. The goal is entirely feasible despite only some 2.5 years left, Huang stated. “Seriously speaking, we think that the … [Read more...] about Singaporean electricity group pledges $539mn in Vietnam by 2025

The opening of Eisai's new office in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City The company’s new office is located in Saigon Giai Phong Tower, 432-438 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Eisai Vietnam also signed an MoU with the Vietnam Neurological Association to increase access to diagnosis and improve the quality of treatment for the Alzheimer's community up to 2025. Eisai Vietnam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd. – a leading global research and development-based pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1941, Eisai Group currently has 46 companies and subsidiaries and more than 10,000 employees worldwide. Eisai's corporate philosophy is to think about patients and their families first and to increase the benefits that health care provides to address significant unmet medical needs. Eisai's corporate philosophy is to think about patients and their families first and to increase the benefits that health care provides … [Read more...] about Eisai Vietnam opens new office and enters strategic partnership